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A898414674FCCB69872583C8006E3AFB Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For CONF 19-PAROLE — STATE BOARD OF

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 25, 2019      
Location SCR 352



Conf 19-Parole — State Board Of - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


02:04:02 PM  

Kate Siegel Shimko, Director of Boards and Commissions in the Governor's Office, introduced Kristen Hilkey and provided a brief summary of her qualifications to be on the State Board of Parole.  

Kristen Hilkey introduced herself and provided an overview of her experience and background.  

Committee members asked questions about the Parole Board, the workload, and the challenges of serving on it.  They also asked about risk assessment instruments and release guidelines. 

02:16:23 PM  

Committee members inquired as to what other states have model parole boards and release guidelines.

02:17:43 PM  

Tim Lopez, representing himself, spoke in favor of Ms. Hilkey's confirmation.  He discussed the strengths of the Parole Board and suggested that it needs a legislative liaison. 



02:22:02 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Kristen Hilkey to the Conf 19-Parole — State Board Of to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Cooke Yes
Gardner Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Gonzales Yes
Lee Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS